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The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with trends and status of the crime as socially legal phenomenon, the criminal factors thereof, personality of the criminal, mechanism, combating and prevention systems of criminal offences. Special attention will be paid to theories and problems of crime identification, thus facilitating learning of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. Crime problems both in Latvia and abroad are identified. The course has been made to cover criminology as science; analytical work skills of students will be formed while analysing crime and current trends; they will develop a view on historical development theories and relevance of criminology today. The purpose of the course is to prepare specialists who are professionally prepared to work in law enforcement.

The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with trends and status of the crime as socially legal phenomenon, the criminal factors thereof, personality of the criminal, mechanism, combating and prevention systems of criminal offences. Special attention will be paid to theories and problems of crime identification, thus facilitating learning of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. Crime problems both in Latvia and abroad are identified. The course has been made to cover criminology as science; analytical work skills of students will be formed while analysing crime and current trends; they will develop a view on historical development theories and relevance of criminology today. The purpose of the course is to prepare specialists who are professionally prepared to work in law enforcement. The language of instruction is Latvian.

Four times a semester, UL students are offered the opportunity to participate in the Night Tournament, which usually takes place on Thursday evenings. During the semester, 4 types of Night tournaments are organized, in which volleyball, floorball, beach volleyball or football is played. About 3 weeks before each night tournament, information about the upcoming tournament is posted on the LU Sports Night Tournament Facebook page and the LU Sports page. Each Night tournament must be applied for separately, forming a team with fellow students and friends and filling in the tournament application form, which can be found in the description of each tournament. In tournaments, all teams play a group tournament at the beginning and then the strongest teams take part in the playoffs, fighting for cups, medals and various prizes. The University of Latvia Night Tournaments are available free of charge to all LU students and employees.

The aim of the study course: is to provide master’s level humanities students who specialize in sinology with possibility to improve consecutive translation skills from and into Chinese language. Objectives of the course: 1. to improve students’ consecutive translation skills by interpreting audio and video recordings from and into Chinese language; 2. to introduce students to the content of Chinese and Latvian electronic media in relation to transnational cooperation and bilateral relations; 3. to deepen students’ knowledge about pronunciation, terminology and phraseology of Chinese language in different regions and about peculiarities of the pronunciation of individuals, their style of speech; 4. to improve students’ Chinese speaking and listening skills up to the level C1. Languages of instruction: Latvian, English and Chinese.

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of international environmental law. The course starts with a general discourse on the functions of law and how can law be employed to address global and regional environmental problems. A special emphasis is placed the relationship of environmental law and environmental ethics. Then students learn basics on sources of international law and explore how these sources apply to the protection of environment. This general introduction is followed by a more detailed analysis of particular areas such as climate change, biodiversity, water law, high seas fisheries, state responsibility and other topical issues. The emphasis in this course is placed on interactive study methods e.g., active student engagement via teamwork, discussions and student presentations.

Exchange studies are a great opportunity for students not only to improve the knowledge and get valuable experience at HEI abroad, but also to broaden one’s horizons for further studies in the humanities. The experience of international mobility makes it possible to get the insight into the world, other people, cultures and into yourself. However, before applying, one should evaluate his or her readiness to participate in such venture. It is important to understand that the mobility includes the financial liabilities. The Faculty of Humanities offers various mobility options. Erasmus+ is one of the most well-known mobilities in Europe. The programme got its name from a famous philosopher and humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam (1465-1536). Erasmus+ mobility area includes all EU countries, as well as Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Turkey. The programme offers a scholarship for a semester abroad. There are two types of Erasmus+ scholarship: mobility and internship. Each term about 25

American Latvians Valija and Modris Galenieki, in cooperation with the organisation “Friends of the University of Latvia”, have contributed to the excellence of higher education in Latvia since 2018, awarding scholarships to students of the University of Latvia (UL) and Riga Technical University (RTU). The scholarship is intended for bachelor’s programme students of the UL Faculty of Business, Management and Economics specialising in industrial engineering management (1), bachelor’s programme students of the UL Faculty of Computing (1) and RTU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transport and Aeronautics bachelor’s programme students, starting with their 2 nd year of studies (1). Number of scholarships: 3. Scholarship amount: EUR 1 300 per academic year. Scholarship Commission: Dean of the UL Faculty of Business, Management and Economics Prof. Guntis Bērziņš (Chairman of the Scholarship commission), Dean of the UL Faculty of Computing Prof. Guntis Arnicāns , Deputy

American Latvians Valija and Modris Galenieki, in cooperation with the organisation "Friends of the University of Latvia", have contributed to the excellence of higher education in Latvia since 2018, awarding scholarships to students of the University of Latvia (UL) and Riga Technical University (RTU). The scholarship is intended for bachelor’s programme students of the UL Faculty of Business, Management and Economics specialising in industrial engineering management (1), bachelor’s programme students of the UL Faculty of Computing (1) and RTU Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transport and Aeronautics bachelor’s programme students, starting their secondyear of studies (1). Number of scholarships: 3. Scholarship amount: EUR 1 300 per academic year. Scholarship Commission: Dean of the UL Faculty of Business, Management and Economics Prof. Guntis Bērziņš (Chairman of the Scholarship commission), Dean of the UL Faculty of Computing Prof. Guntis Arnicāns , Deputy Dean

The ethical principles of LU research are determined by the Research Ethics Policy. Studies carried out by students The procedures for evaluating ethical aspects of studies conducted by students (except for resident and doctoral students) shall be determined by the faculty of the LU. If necessary, the LU Faculty Council shall approve the by-law and composition of the study ethics committee for evaluation of student studies. Information on ethics committees of LU faculties can be found on faculty websites: Research by residents, doctoral students and scientists Depending on the type of research, the compliance of the research carried out by the academic and scientific staff, residency, doctoral students of the LU with the principles of research ethics is assessed by the LU or an external research ethics committee or other responsible institution (see scheme below). Types of research that require an approval before starting are: research with human involvement, incl. studies

The aim of the course is to form basic skills in psychological assessment and psychological counseling according to the chosen specialization. Students work as psychologist in institutions under supervisor. Students regularly work with at least two clients per week during their internship and participate in supervisions 4 hours a week together with a supervisor of the practice.